foiled
5
5.6
- adjective
- /fɔɪld/
- Security measures ensured their foiled attempt to enter the building failed completely.
Examples
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Don't feel foiled!
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The thieves' foiled plan left them empty-handed and on the run.
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His foiled ambition to become an actor led him down a different career path.
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I feel foiled!
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The detective was frustrated after his plan to catch the thief was foiled by an unexpected tip-off.
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Her surprise birthday party was foiled when she accidentally walked in on the preparations.
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The team's efforts to secure the championship were foiled by last-minute injuries to key players.
Synonyms
384
2.8
Feeling disappointed because you cannot do something you tried hard to do
75
2.9
Not getting the result someone wants
24
2.0
Feeling sad and without hope after a loss
5
6.3
Unable to do what you wanted because something stopped you
5
7.7
It does not produce the result people want
Antonyms
How Prevented
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Morphology
Etymology
Foiled: A helpful way to remember foiled (when a plan fails) is to think of a fencing foil, a light sword that stops an attack. So, to be foiled is to have your plans 'stopped' or 'prevented'.